A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
VirtualHave you ever wondered how the chocolate that you enjoy today was created? We are going to take a journey … Continue reading A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
Have you ever wondered how the chocolate that you enjoy today was created? We are going to take a journey … Continue reading A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, February 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
Join Jodie Vinson from What Cheer Writers Club and Erica Busillo Adams from Providence Public Library for a conversation all … Continue reading Virtual RHODI Conversations: Case Studies and Takeaways from Virtual Fundraising
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. Wednesday, … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic Downtown
In 1981, workers at the Brown and Sharpe factory in North Kingstown, Rhode Island began what became the longest strike … Continue reading Virtual Lecture: “The Brown and Sharpe Strike in Historical Perspective: Why Organized Labor Declined in the Late Twentieth Century (And How It Might Revive Itself)”
In honor of RIHS’s “Take A Stand” 2021 theme, we’re happy to offer this talk from the Smithsonian Institution! Highlighting … Continue reading Virtual: “African American Women’s Activism in Historical Perspective”
Beginning Thursday, March 4, stream the Quebecois dark comedy, Merci Pour Tout, which tells the story of two estranged sisters … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Merci Pour Tout
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, March 7 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: The Sentinelle Affair
Join the Museum of Work & Culture, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm for “Lena Richard and … Continue reading Smithsonian Affiliations Women’s History Lecture Series: Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History
Roger Williams and his ideas were considered dangerous in the 1600s. Not insightful, not enlightened—outright dangerous. Join National Park Ranger … Continue reading Virtual: “Roger WIlliams, New and Dangerous”
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. The … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Franco Landmarks
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to announce the eagerly anticipated 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence & Competition. Between … Continue reading 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence
Beginning Thursday, March 18, stream the Quebecois documentary Grand Cru, chronicling the lifework of Pascal Marchand, an aspiring poet from … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Grand Cru
Join RISD Museum colleagues, Mariani Lefas-Tetenes, Assistant Director, School and Teacher Programs, and Deborah Clemons, Assistant Director, Public and Academic … Continue reading Virtual RHODI Conversations: “Designing & Learning from Virtual Experiences: K-12 and Adult Audiences”
Join the Museum of Work & Culture for a virtual reimagining of its annual Cine Quebec event. The evening will … Continue reading Cine Quebec: Grand Cru with Cheese Tasting & Wine
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, conclude Sunday, March 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — Fears of Conspiracy: The Reception of French Canadian Immigrants
Join leaders of Rhode Island's Francophone organizations, along with the Consuls General of Canada and France, and the Delegate of … Continue reading Rhode Island Celebrates La Francophonie
Lorén Spears, Narragansett, and Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, will share the historical and contemporary colonization constructs, impacts of conquest, … Continue reading Virtual: “Social Justice: A Narragansett Perspective”
Join the Museum of Work & Culture on Sunday, April 11, for Salute to Spring ~ Bonjours Printemps, the culmination … Continue reading Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps
Over the past year, we've encountered unexpected shifts in the arts and culture industry—and as professionals, we've faced new challenges, … Continue reading Virtual RHODI Conversations: Navigating Your Modern Career Path as an Arts & Culture Professional
On Earth Day (April 22, 2021) at 7:00 pm, the Boivin Center for French Language and Culture will partner with … Continue reading Seeing the Forest for the Trees: How Diversity is Unlocking Solutions for our Future
Join us for Collections Conversation! In this virtual program, you will be introduced to rarely seen objects from RIHS collections. … Continue reading Collections Conversation
The Museum of Work & Culture will be hosting a preview of its New England Franco-Route GeoTour, created in association … Continue reading New England Franco-Route GeoTour Preview
The rolling anniversary of our country’s founding is already underway! Rhode Island is poised to take center stage in 2022 … Continue reading RHODI Conversation: “‘RI 250:’ How Your Organization Can Join this Statewide Effort”
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, May 27 for "Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island," … Continue reading Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island
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